Bow Thruster in Action
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Bow Thruster in Action
Brought the Pontoon back to the marina mid-morning but didn't get a chance to do "donuts" in the slough but will in the near future.
Here's a short clip of the Thruster used to turn the bow in order to back the Pontoon into the slip.
Here's a short clip of the Thruster used to turn the bow in order to back the Pontoon into the slip.
Last edited by Seon on Tue Oct 27, 2015 5:56 pm, edited 1 time in total.
1989 28' Tracker Party Hut
115 hp 4 stroke Yamaha
Sacramento, Ca
115 hp 4 stroke Yamaha
Sacramento, Ca
Re: Bow Thruster in Action
Good Job! looks like it will work just fine!
When I worked for the double XX's (Exxon) I had a 1150 ft tow with a 600 HP bowthruster. they will spoil you believe me.
1995 beachcomber conversion to tritoon with Honda 135 ,
Link to rebuild [url=http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19016][Knot Normal][/url]
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Link to rebuild [url=http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19016][Knot Normal][/url]
God Bless America
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Re: Bow Thruster in Action
Nice job!
Hey it works Little River
Hey it works Little River
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2010 Crestliner 2365 Batata Bay w/115 Honda
2010 Crestliner 2365 Batata Bay w/115 Honda
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Re: Bow Thruster in Action
Could not find that picture last night.
Ya it does.
I have it easy docking and made the slips at my dock a little wider than normal and their pull in back out but on high that Minn Kota will throw the front of that boat around quick.
Tell you something else I love. Is that electric anchor beside it. Man how did we live without toys when we were growing up.
I could see where a bow thruster would be a nice addition to any boat if you can afford the option.
Ya it does.
I have it easy docking and made the slips at my dock a little wider than normal and their pull in back out but on high that Minn Kota will throw the front of that boat around quick.
Tell you something else I love. Is that electric anchor beside it. Man how did we live without toys when we were growing up.
I could see where a bow thruster would be a nice addition to any boat if you can afford the option.
[i][color=#0000BF] ...08 24' Party Barge "Tiggers Toy" 50hp..[/color][/i]
[i][color=#0000BF] ..Triton TR21X 250 V-Max "Yellow Bullet".. [/color][/i]
[i][color=#0000BF] .. Little River Motorsports Top Dragster T/D[/color][/i]
[i][color=#0000BF] ..Dodge and Ford truck, but still race a Chevy[/color][/i]
[i][color=#0000BF] ..Triton TR21X 250 V-Max "Yellow Bullet".. [/color][/i]
[i][color=#0000BF] .. Little River Motorsports Top Dragster T/D[/color][/i]
[i][color=#0000BF] ..Dodge and Ford truck, but still race a Chevy[/color][/i]
Re: Bow Thruster in Action
That is a thing of beauty! Makes backing into the slip look easy
'Miss Kelley'
2015 Berkshire 253 RFX Super Sport
Yamaha F200 LB
14.5" X 15P SS Reliance
2015 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel
2015 Berkshire 253 RFX Super Sport
Yamaha F200 LB
14.5" X 15P SS Reliance
2015 Ram 1500 Eco Diesel
Re: Bow Thruster in Action
The thing that is really nice, is your ability to parallel park.
Turn the thruster right, and the steering wheel left, with forward thrust, and you will go sideways to the right, while moving just a bit forward.
Go thruster right, and steering wheel right, with reverse thrust, and you will go sideways to the right, while moving just a bit aft.
Turn the thruster right, and the steering wheel left, with forward thrust, and you will go sideways to the right, while moving just a bit forward.
Go thruster right, and steering wheel right, with reverse thrust, and you will go sideways to the right, while moving just a bit aft.
2012 Tahoe 24' Fish-n-Fun Tritoon, with Mercury 115 HP 4-Stroke
"Trine SS Cape" (Trying 2S Cape)
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I'm not a liberal, but I play one on this site.
"Trine SS Cape" (Trying 2S Cape)
Add a battery: viewtopic.php?t=13546&p=105893#p105893
I'm not a liberal, but I play one on this site.
Re: Bow Thruster in Action
Bob, I replied with links to your thruster build. I hope you don't mind. I was really iimpressed with your microcontroller.BobG wrote:The thing that is really nice, is your ability to parallel park.
Turn the thruster right, and the steering wheel left, with forward thrust, and you will go sideways to the right, while moving just a bit forward.
Go thruster right, and steering wheel right, with reverse thrust, and you will go sideways to the right, while moving just a bit aft.
[color=#4000FF]2005 Crest Caribbean 25'
2006 Honda 135hp 4 stroke[/color]
2006 Honda 135hp 4 stroke[/color]